Architecture

Who: Bob Voelker, a CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and Design) /visualization specialist, recently turned his freelance gig into a regular day job. Voelker joined Brown's Interior Design in Boca Raton as director of CADD/visualization. How my role benefits the company and consumers: My job is to adapt to and develop communication tools to contribute to the presentation/communication of conceptual design intent as well as develop a sustainable platform for collaboration between designers, clients, vendors, fabricators and construction management. Resume Experience: Various design/visual positions with Ethan Allen Interiors, Ralph Lauren Home Collection; The Walt Disney Co., MR+A...

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